Beauty Secrets

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Ben Nye Banana Finishing Powder – I just discovered this after learning about “baking” your make-up! It is an amazing finishing powder (I mix it with this in a cub) and makes your make-up last all day! It can be a little hard to wash off so I recommend using this as well! (be sure to watch this video and let it sit for at least 5-10 min and then brush off to see its full affects).

Laura Mercier Foundation Primer – Radiance – Oh my gorgeousness! This illuminating cream is unbelievable. When you wear it you will literally look like a goddess. It is subtle but really does illuminate your skin. I will wear it by itself if I am running around town or on my cheeks and top of my forehead to add a little glow to my evening make-up.

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frank body Body Balm – I love this body balm. It took a while to get used to because it has beads that look more like an exfoliating cream but don’t worry, they do dissolve! It is the perfect balance of oil and moisturizer! I wear it every time I exfoliate my legs with this (the hubs and I swear by it) or when I see them getting overly dry.

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Benefit lash-hugging gel liner pen – If your eyeliner has ever run to the top of your eyelid, this is a game changer! I grew really frustrated after being promised an eyeliner wouldn’t run and then every time I looked in the mirror at the end of the day it was every where! I decided to give this liner pen a try and was so surprised that it actually worked! A little goes a long way so it has lasted a while too! The only negative, you do need to have eye make-up remover! This baby is tough!

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Frank Body Lip Scrub and Balm Duo – I always read about making your own exfoliating sugar lip scrub but being an anti-DIY person I knew I never would. When Frank body, who I love, came out with a lip scrub duo I was sold! I immediately ordered it and have been in love ever since! The scrub really exfoliates away dead skin but leaves your lips feeling really moisturized. I know that sounds impossible but that is how magic this stuff is! And the Balm is incredible too! I wear it every.single.day. It is surprisingly light for being such an intense balm! I wear it over my Laura Mercier lip liner and even to bed! It is a really versatile balm.

Laura Mercier Lip Pencil (in Natural Lips) – I love to line my lips and fill them in with the same liner to achieve the “fuller lip” look. I have been wanting a natural lip liner color but every time I buy one it ends up  being too pink. I stopped in Blue Mercury the other day and asked for a brownish lip color and ended up with this one! I.absolutely.love.it. It is so natural and looks great paired with my Frank Body Balm.

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Moroccan Oil Dry Shampoo – By far one of my favorite products! I have written about it before but I can’t help but share it again. I was told about this dry shampoo by my friend Krystal while on our Paris trip in October. I have probably used a bottle every two weeks since. It comes in dark and light tones and really soaks up any extra oil your hair may have. I also love the light tones as it helps my roots look a little lighter in-between highlights.
*use: I actually put this on my hair when it is wet. I blow dry it and then put a little bit more on when it is dry. It helps my hair last longer and also gives it that lighter look.

 Oribe Maximista Thickening Spray – I love Oribe but had never tried this Thickening spray. I really don’t like BIG TEXAS HAIR so since high school I have stayed away from thickening sprays. However, I put this in my hair on my last trip to the salon and I loved it! It gave it a little bit more texture and “oomph” to play with. Perfect for that extra pep all of our hair needs!

all photos from Mario Testino, In Your Face, book

Framebridge for Valentines Day

FramebridgeI absolutely adore Valentines! A day dedicated to love and togetherness has always been one of my favorites. Whether I was celebrating it with a man or my girlfriends I try to make it as special as possible. Every year I take my time trying to come up with that one, special gift which will let my loved ones know how much they mean to me and this year I think I hit the jackpot!

If you follow this blog or follow me on Instagram you know that I absolutely love travel and travel photography! One of the main things my husband and I have in common is our passion for travel and seeing the world! Brice, my husband, has mentioned numerous times that we should dedicate a wall in our home to hanging a photo from each of our travels. I always thought this was a brilliant idea but I never wanted to deal with the hassle of finding someone to print the photos, paying someone to frame them, and then having to deal with picking them up. This headache has allowed me to go almost 7 years without printing out one of our many travel photos!

I had heard about printing and framing websites before but every time I went to their webpage I was overwhelmed by their process and underwhelmed by their pricing! It wasn’t until I decided to give Frambridge a try that I was completely blown away by an online printing and framing service. From the first minutes of uploading your photos to the final ordering, the entire process was so user-friendly! Their easy photo uploader and 31 framing options might be enough to impress you, but  what really sealed the deal for me was their pricing! We all know how expensive framing can be so I was blown away by their fair and competitive pricing.

After the ordering was complete I did get a little nervous at how the print quality would turn out. However, when they arrived my worries were laid to rest! The photo quality was exceptional! I couldn’t have paid someone a thousand dollars to do any better! If you are nervous about the quality – don’t be! They recommend the best size frame for your photos pixels to keep your photo at top quality!

Since I couldn’t wait to give Brice the photos, we shared Valentines a little early this year! He absolutely loved each one and was also blown away at how well they did! We have already placed our second order and can’t wait to fill our wall with all of our special travel memories!

** One of the really unique framing options they are offering this year is the Heartstagram! Take a photo from your Instagram and perfectly fit it into a heart shaped liner! This would be perfect for your best friend, mother, or significant other! Since Brice and I don’t like having photos of ourselves splashed across our home I created one little heartstagram from our past trip to Nantucket! It fits perfectly on his nightstand and is a beautiful reminder of the prettiest sunset we have ever seen!
If this is something you want to share with someone who means the world to you, hurry and order! The last day to place your order and receive before Valentines Day is 2.7.16!

Start your framing here! And use code MARYS15 at checkout for your 15% discount (valid until 4/30)!

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Get that photo you’ve been wanting to display framed! You know you have one 🙂 Check out Framebridge here!

And don’t forget to use code MARYS15 at checkout for your 15% discount (valid until 4/30)!

 

**Proudly created in partnership with Frambridge! Thank you for helping my vision come to life!

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